Transcripted Summary
Let's get started with the first chapter, which is about introduction to leadership and growing with your transferable skills.
Here we can see some world leaders, and they have, in their own manner, spread the word about their beliefs and led positively.
But what was really common in all three leaders?
What was common was that they led with integrity, self-awareness, courage, respect, empathy, and gratitude.
Now comes the big question.
What actually is leadership about?
Some of the quotes that I'd like to read to you are here.
"Leadership has nothing to do with seniority or one's position in the hierarchy of a company."
Bill Gates says, "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."
"Leadership has nothing to do with titles."
And, "Leadership isn't management."
So what is leadership?
Leadership is the ability of an individual, or a group of people, to influence and guide followers or members of an organization, society, or team.
Here are some statistics that I'd like to share with you as well.
83% of organizations believe it's important to develop leaders at every level of the company.
Only 5% of businesses have implemented this 2023 statistic.
78% of business leaders actively and regularly focus on engaging with their employees.
Only 48% of employees view their company's leadership as high quality.
US businesses spent $166 billion on leadership development each year - nearly half of the $366 billion that's spent globally.
# Transferable skills
Transferable skills are those that you can put under your belt from your current or past roles and use them to apply into a leader's role.
To become a leader, you do not need to learn special skills.
You just need to learn how to execute transferable skills and experience new forms to lead better.
Communication, problem solving, adaptability, and listening are some of the transferable skills that we can gain.
Of course, you may have other transferable skills as well.
In this course, we will be going over eight key transferable skills.
Whether you are responsible for leading a team, a department, or an entire company, developing effective management skills is essential in ensuring a positive experience for employees and successful outcomes for your organization.
Even if you've been in a team management for several years, taking some time to further develop and refresh your skillset can help you become a more productive leader.
Here are the seven Cs, which can also guide you into a good leader:
- Coaching
- Character
- Communication
- Commitment
- Contagious energy
- Caring
- Consistency
These will definitely come into play in various different forms, but this is something to guide you in this course.
